Originally published: 12 JAN 26 12:11 ET Updated: 12 JAN 26 3:16 PM ET NEW YORK (CNN) — Apple plans to use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model to power its updated version of Siri, which is expected to launch later this year, the two companies announced Monday. “After careful evaluation, Apple has determined that Google’s…
We are immersed in a world with all types of artificial intelligence (AI). Most of us feel a mixture of astonishment and astonishment, and sometimes we are dismayed and alarmed. Experts predict (and we can all see) that the inclusion of AI in our daily lives is likely here to stay. There are AIs used…
Moltbook, a new Reddit-style social network designed entirely for AI agents, can be read in a variety of ways. This could be a worrying glimpse into an AI-driven future. Or a clever meta-commentary on how humans behave online. Or just another example of AI acting like expensive, power-hungry autocomplete. Which interpretation you land on depends…
An update to Steam’s policy reduces AI disclosure obligations, easing concerns about developer tools while maintaining transparency of art, audio, and narrative elements. Steam clarified its position on AI in video games by updating the disclosure rules that developers must follow when publishing titles on the platform. The review comes after months of debate within…
Analyst(s): Brendan BurkePublication date: February 10, 2026 Texas Instruments (TI) has agreed to acquire Silicon Labs for $7.5 billion in cash, combining TI’s scale of analog and embedded processing with Silicon Labs’ wireless connectivity portfolio. The deal highlights a strategic bet on manufacturing capabilities and integrated markets. What is covered in this article: Transaction: Texas…
Governor Newsom released his 2026-2027 budget proposal Friday morning. The budget shows revenues of $248.3 billion. But not everyone agrees on this projection, especially when it comes to AI’s actions. The Office of the Legislative Analyst, a nonpartisan legislative advisory group, in its November fiscal outlook projected revenues that were about $36 billion below the…
Life without a smartphone may seem unimaginable, but AI giants are planning to scrap this ubiquitous gadget. “The race to overthrow the smartphone is on,” said The economistand the next generation of AI-powered devices intended to replace it could radically change our lives. Breaking the duopoly Over the past 20 years, the smartphone “has come…
“Soil health is not an abstract sustainability goal,” says Hunter Swisher. “It’s a systemic strategy to produce what the world needs with the resources we have.” In other words, it’s about working with what nature already provides to produce food, rather than relying on an endless supply of synthetic inputs to get the job done….
IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) – The Ironton City Council held a meeting Thursday evening to take preventative measures to prevent AI data centers from setting up shop within city limits. We spoke with City Council member Jacob Hock, who said he has concerns on several fronts. This is why he organized an emergency vote to temporarily…
The chart shows the latest update on the number of seats won by the ruling bloc (red) and the opposition (blue). The ruling camp had 235 seats before the elections, and the opposition had 230. A total of 233 seats are needed to obtain a majority in the 465-seat House. TOKYO – Team Mirai, Japan’s…